Megatech (Indonesian company) explained

Megatech
Type:Joint venture
Fate:Sold to Volkswagen Group
Foundation:1990s
Defunct:1998
Location Country:Indonesia (registered in Bermuda)
Key People:Hutomo Mandala Putra
Products:Supercars development

Megatech is a Bermuda-registered company that pursued the development of various supercars. It is jointly owned by Hutomo (Tommy) Mandala Putra, the youngest son of President Suharto of Indonesia, and Mycom Setdco, a Bermuda-based subsidiary of Mycom Bhd.[1]

In 1994, MegaTech purchased the Lamborghini brand for $40 million. It then sold it to Audi AG in 1998 for $110 million. It also caused the closure of Vector Aeromotive in 1993, when the company attempted a hostile takeover at the expense of Vector founder Jerry Wiegert.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Jacques Neyer . Toy or Supercar for Asia? . The New York Times . February 9, 1994 . 2014-03-18 .
  2. News: Pelz. James F.. Vector Plans to Move Car Operations to Florida. 7 November 2015. Online. Daily. Los Angeles Times. 13 May 1994.